A method can include identifying at least one radical of a plurality of East Asian characters based at least in part on stroke information received via a touch-sensitive display; ranking individual East Asian characters of the plurality of East Asian characters according to their individual frequencies in a corpus; and rendering at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to the touch-sensitive display.
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1. A method comprising: receiving stroke information via a touch-sensitive display wherein the stroke information is associated with a type of application, a user account and an address; selecting a personalized corpus from a plurality of corpuses based at least in part on the type of application, the user account and the address wherein the personalized corpus is based on text within files of the type of application that are associated with the user account and the address; identifying at least one radical of a plurality of East Asian characters based at least in part on stroke information; ranking individual East Asian characters of the plurality of East Asian characters according to their individual frequencies in the personalized corpus; and rendering at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to the touch-sensitive display.
A method for East Asian character input involves receiving stroke information from a touch screen, associated with application type (e.g., word processor), user account, and a specific context (address). A personalized character frequency list ("corpus") is selected from multiple lists. This selection is based on the application type, user account, and address, and the corpus contains character usage data from files of that application type associated with that user account and address. Based on entered strokes, the method identifies relevant character components ("radicals"), ranks candidate characters by frequency within the personalized corpus, and displays the top-ranked characters on the touch screen for selection.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the identifying at least one radical comprises associating the stroke information with a radical that comprises a Unicode and wherein the ranking individual East Asian characters comprises accessing a Unicode range for the Unicode wherein the Unicode range corresponds to the individual East Asian characters.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the radical identification step links the input strokes to a specific radical identified by its Unicode value. Ranking characters then involves accessing a Unicode range associated with that radical's Unicode value. This Unicode range contains the East Asian characters that contain the identified radical, which are then ranked and displayed based on their frequency in the personalized corpus that is based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address) to assist in character selection.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the stroke information comprises stroke information for a complete radical.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the stroke information received from the touch screen represents a complete radical. This means that the user draws enough strokes to define a full, recognizable radical component of an East Asian character, which is then used to narrow down the list of candidate characters for ranking and display. The ranking is done based on a personalized corpus selected based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the complete radical comprises a plurality of strokes.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 3, the complete radical that the user draws consists of multiple strokes. This indicates that the system recognizes radicals composed of more than a single stroke, allowing for more complex and specific radical inputs to improve character suggestion accuracy using the personalized corpus, selected based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address), for ranking frequency.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the stroke information comprises stroke information for a single stroke that exists in a plurality of radicals.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the stroke information received from the touch screen represents a single stroke that is a part of multiple different radicals. This single stroke is used to identify all radicals that contain it, broadening the initial search and offering a wider range of potential characters for ranking and display, based on their frequency in the personalized corpus selected based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the personalized corpus is a personalized corpus associated with a word processing application.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the personalized corpus is specifically tailored for a word processing application. This means the character frequency list is based on the user's writing style and vocabulary within a word processor, leading to more relevant character suggestions when typing documents. The corpus is personalized by the type of application, the user account, and a specific context (address).
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the personalized corpus is a personalized corpus associated with an email application.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the personalized corpus is specifically tailored for an email application. This means the character frequency list is based on the user's writing style and vocabulary within email messages, leading to more relevant character suggestions when composing emails. The corpus is personalized by the type of application, the user account, and a specific context (address).
8. The method of claim 1 wherein the personalized corpus is a personalized corpus associated with communications for a group wherein the group comprises at least two members.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the personalized corpus is specifically tailored for communications within a group of at least two members. This allows character suggestions to be based on the common vocabulary and writing style shared within the group, improving accuracy for collaborative communication. The corpus is personalized by the type of application, the user account, and a specific context (address).
9. The method of claim 1 wherein the personalized corpus is a personalized corpus associated with at least a portion of an email address.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the personalized corpus is associated with at least a portion of an email address. This allows character suggestions to be tailored to communications with a specific individual or organization, potentially improving accuracy based on the topic and vocabulary used in those communications. The corpus is personalized by the type of application, the user account, and a specific context (address).
10. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving a selection that selects one of the ranked individual East Asian characters.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, after displaying the ranked characters, the method includes receiving a selection from the user that chooses one of the displayed characters. This confirms the user's intended character and allows for further actions like inserting it into the text and updating the frequency information in the corpus based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising updating frequency information in the personalized corpus based at least in part on the selection.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 10, selecting a ranked character causes the frequency information within the personalized corpus to be updated. This means that the more a user selects a particular character, the higher its ranking will become over time, further personalizing the character suggestions based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address) to the user's writing habits.
12. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving the stroke information via stylus-enabled digitizer circuitry of the display.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the stroke information from the touch screen is received via stylus-enabled digitizer circuitry. This specifies that the input can come from a dedicated stylus, rather than just a finger, allowing for finer and more accurate stroke recognition. The characters are ranked based on a personalized corpus selected by application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
13. The method of claim 1 wherein the rendering at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to a display comprises rendering at least one of the ranked individual East Asian characters in a phrase.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the displayed ranked characters are presented within a phrase suggestion. This means that the system doesn't just suggest individual characters, but also attempts to predict entire phrases or words that the user might be trying to type, based on context and the personalized corpus which is tailored by application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
14. The method of claim 1 comprising accessing a lookup table.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 1, the system accesses a lookup table during the process. This lookup table could be used for various purposes, such as mapping strokes to radicals, radicals to characters, or storing character frequency information for the personalized corpus, improving speed and efficiency by application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
15. An apparatus comprising: a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor; a touch-sensitive display operatively coupled to the processor; reception circuitry that receives stroke information via a touch-sensitive display wherein the stroke information is associated with a type of application, a user account and an address; selection circuitry that selects a personalized corpus from a plurality of corpuses based at least in part on the type of application, the user account and the address wherein the personalized corpus is based on text within files of the type of application that are associated with the user account and the address; radical circuitry that identifies at least one radical of a plurality of East Asian characters based at least in part on stroke information; corpus circuitry that ranks individual East Asian characters of the plurality of East Asian characters according to their individual frequencies in the personalized corpus; and character circuitry that renders at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to the touch-sensitive display.
An apparatus for East Asian character input features a processor, memory, and a touch-sensitive display. The apparatus includes components that receive stroke information, associated with application type, user account, and context (address). Selection circuitry picks a personalized character frequency list ("corpus") from several. The chosen list is based on the app, account, and address, and is derived from text within files associated with them. Radical circuitry identifies character components based on strokes, corpus circuitry ranks characters by frequency within the corpus, and character circuitry shows ranked characters on the touch display.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the radical circuitry associates the stroke information with a radical that comprises a Unicode and wherein the corpus circuitry that ranks individual East Asian characters accesses a Unicode range for the Unicode wherein the Unicode range corresponds to the individual East Asian characters.
In the East Asian character input apparatus of claim 15, the radical identification component links the input strokes to a specific radical identified by its Unicode value. The component that ranks characters then accesses a Unicode range associated with that radical's Unicode value. This Unicode range contains the East Asian characters that contain the identified radical, which are then ranked and displayed based on their frequency in the personalized corpus derived from text within files of the application type associated with the user account and address to assist in character selection.
17. One or more computer-readable storage media comprising processor-executable instructions that instruct a computing device wherein the instructions comprise instructions to: receive stroke information via a touch-sensitive display wherein the stroke information is associated with a type of application, a user account and an address; select a personalized corpus from a plurality of corpuses based at least in part on the type of application, the user account and the address wherein the personalized corpus is based on text within files of the type of application that are associated with the user account and the address; identify at least one radical of a plurality of East Asian characters based at least in part on stroke information; rank individual East Asian characters of the plurality of East Asian characters according to their individual frequencies in the personalized corpus; and render at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to the touch-sensitive display.
Computer-readable storage media contain instructions that cause a computing device to perform East Asian character input. The instructions tell the device to receive stroke data from a touch screen, associated with application type, user account, and context (address). A personalized character frequency list is selected from several, based on the app, account, and address, and is derived from text within files associated with them. Relevant character components are identified based on strokes, candidate characters are ranked by frequency within the list, and the top-ranked characters are displayed on the screen for selection.
18. The one or more computer-readable storage media of claim 17 wherein the instructions to identify comprise instructions to associate the stroke information with a radical that comprises a Unicode and wherein the instructions to rank comprise instructions to access a Unicode range for the Unicode wherein the Unicode range corresponds to the individual East Asian characters.
In the computer-readable storage media of claim 17 for East Asian character input, the instructions for identifying radicals link input strokes to a specific radical identified by its Unicode value. The ranking instructions then access a Unicode range associated with that radical's Unicode value, which contains the East Asian characters that contain the identified radical, which are then ranked and displayed based on their frequency in the personalized corpus that is based on application type, user account, and a specific context (address).
19. A method comprising: receiving stroke information via a touch-sensitive display wherein the stroke information is associated with a messaging application, a user account and an address; selecting a personalized corpus from a plurality of corpuses associated with the messaging application and the user account based at least in part on the address wherein the personalized corpus is based on text within files that are associated with the user account and the address; identifying at least one radical of a plurality of East Asian characters based at least in part on stroke information; ranking individual East Asian characters of the plurality of East Asian characters according to their individual frequencies in the personalized corpus; and rendering at least a portion of the ranked individual East Asian characters to the touch-sensitive display.
A method for East Asian character input receives stroke information from a touch screen, which is related to a messaging app, a user account, and an address. A personalized character frequency list ("corpus") is selected from several lists associated with that messaging app and user account, and based on the address. The chosen corpus is based on text in files associated with that account and address. Based on entered strokes, relevant character components are identified, candidate characters are ranked by frequency within the corpus, and the top-ranked characters are displayed on the screen for selection.
20. The method of claim 19 wherein the address comprises a phone number.
In the East Asian character input method of claim 19, the address that is used to select the personalized corpus for the messaging application is a phone number. This indicates that the corpus is tailored to the user's communications with contacts associated with specific phone numbers, improving character suggestion accuracy based on their conversations.
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